Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

corvettejim1968 · 06-24-2011, 08:02 PM

**aerotruk63** · 06-25-2011, 06:55 AM

Would be a great addition to the FAQ page.

Vortech · 07-18-2017, 08:46 PM

I am trying to validate my paint color. Tag says it is 525, Fawn. But my primary paint color looks lighter. Any help on what the lighter color is?

oem4me · 07-18-2017, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vortech

I am trying to validate my paint color. Tag says it is 525, Fawn. But my primary paint color looks lighter. Any help on what the lighter color is?

The tag says what it was originally. Though not too far off from fawn, it's anybody's guess what colors were chosen for the repaint. might have even been mixed by eye.

Slow Build · 07-19-2017, 07:41 PM

I didn't think they offered that many interior colors.

**jocko** · 10-13-2017, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

I didn't think they offered that many interior colors.

ttt - I have the same question... I'm assuming the big trucks may be included in this list, but not sure. Personally, I thought a 65 was fawn (without the 66 dash crinkle finish) and white door panel centers. But, I have seen what I "thought" were original tan interiors on a 65 (only a few) and don't see it listed at all. Hmm. What IS the correct 65 interior color?

**60-66** · 10-13-2017, 07:54 PM

Jocko , its still Fawn. What that chart fails to explain is those interior colors are for the Vans only. You could have ANY color you want in C10-C80 as long as it was FAWN ! Heres some of the graph I posted in the other thread.

**jocko** · 10-13-2017, 11:09 PM

Thanks for confirming - is that from a 65 data book? I don't see 65 Maroon (exterior) listed(?)

65chevysub · 10-14-2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vortech

I am trying to validate my paint color. Tag says it is 525, Fawn. But my primary paint color looks lighter. Any help on what the lighter color is?

I love those slotted mags on your Sub.

**60-66** · 10-14-2017, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Thanks for confirming - is that from a 65 data book? I don't see 65 Maroon (exterior) listed(?)

No , the 65 Data book does not have that chart, just the 1966 data book. 65 states the same thing though , fawn was the only color for interior on C10-C80.

factorystock · 10-14-2017, 01:26 PM

IMO, it was an error on GM's part for not being specific enough on names of colors, especially on interior colors. Some literature says interior color is fawn, some same medium fawn some say fawn metallic some say medium fawn metallic. The '62-'66 interior fawn ( I believe correct name is actually medium fawn metallic) is not to be confused with exterior colors used on pickups. Its possible cars were painted a very similar shade of this color for the exterior and pickups could have been special ordered with the same exterior color, but were talking standard issue colors in this case. Exterior colors were never used on interior's of pickups, even though the same name ( fawn) was used on both. Especially confusing is when 1964 exterior fawn is a lighter shade than 1965 exterior fawn, GM pulled the same stunt on exterior light green. 1964 and 1965 light green is a different shade than 1966 light green. Same name, different colors! Beware paint charts are year specific, don't mix and match paint names for different years!

**jocko** · 10-14-2017, 04:20 PM

Thanks for the great info gents, just what I was looking for.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-11-2018, 12:17 AM

Here is a company that has the name Fawn Metallic. Don't know how close or if it even is to the original. https://www.shop.thecoatingstore.com...345-BCCKIT.htm

hotrodder · 11-12-2018, 09:47 PM

The paint chips back then were actually ink not paint. The color will be somewhat off.

andyh1956 · 11-13-2018, 12:20 AM

I want to paint my '66 Light Blue (507)
The top & rim color should be Off White (526) correct?
What paint store do yall order from that will recognize these codes?
Thanks

**The Rocknrod** · 11-13-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by andyh1956

I want to paint my '66 Light Blue (507)
The top & rim color should be Off White (526) correct?
What paint store do yall order from that will recognize these codes?
Thanks

PPG Paint store somewhere in Mississippi, your on the internet so you can find one to talk about it.

andyh1956 · 11-13-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

PPG Paint store somewhere in Mississippi, your on the internet so you can find one to talk about it.

PPG-got it!
Thanks!

06-24-2011, 08:02 PM	#1
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06-25-2011, 06:55 AM	#2
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07-18-2017, 08:46 PM	#3
Vortech Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Jose California Posts: 196	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC I am trying to validate my paint color. Tag says it is 525, Fawn. But my primary paint color looks lighter. Any help on what the lighter color is? Attached Images

07-19-2017, 07:41 PM	#5
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC I didn't think they offered that many interior colors. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

10-13-2017, 07:54 PM	#7
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,322	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC Jocko , its still Fawn. What that chart fails to explain is those interior colors are for the Vans only. You could have ANY color you want in C10-C80 as long as it was FAWN ! Heres some of the graph I posted in the other thread. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

10-13-2017, 11:09 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,930	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC Thanks for confirming - is that from a 65 data book? I don't see 65 Maroon (exterior) listed(?)

10-14-2017, 01:26 PM	#11
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,348	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC IMO, it was an error on GM's part for not being specific enough on names of colors, especially on interior colors. Some literature says interior color is fawn, some same medium fawn some say fawn metallic some say medium fawn metallic. The '62-'66 interior fawn ( I believe correct name is actually medium fawn metallic) is not to be confused with exterior colors used on pickups. Its possible cars were painted a very similar shade of this color for the exterior and pickups could have been special ordered with the same exterior color, but were talking standard issue colors in this case. Exterior colors were never used on interior's of pickups, even though the same name ( fawn) was used on both. Especially confusing is when 1964 exterior fawn is a lighter shade than 1965 exterior fawn, GM pulled the same stunt on exterior light green. 1964 and 1965 light green is a different shade than 1966 light green. Same name, different colors! Beware paint charts are year specific, don't mix and match paint names for different years!

10-14-2017, 04:20 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,930	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC Thanks for the great info gents, just what I was looking for.

11-11-2018, 12:17 AM	#13
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,775	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC Here is a company that has the name Fawn Metallic. Don't know how close or if it even is to the original. https://www.shop.thecoatingstore.com...345-BCCKIT.htm __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-12-2018, 09:47 PM	#14
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC The paint chips back then were actually ink not paint. The color will be somewhat off.

11-13-2018, 12:20 AM	#15
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC I want to paint my '66 Light Blue (507) The top & rim color should be Off White (526) correct? What paint store do yall order from that will recognize these codes? Thanks

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